ENEndangered
Patagonian Huemul
Hippocamelus bisulcus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in CERVIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Patagonian Huemul classified as Endangered?
Patagonian Huemul is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Patagonian Huemul live?
Patagonian Huemul occurs in Argentina, and Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Patagonian Huemul?
The main threats to Patagonian Huemul are 1.1, 10.1, 12.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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